{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/dcode-bold-4-vs-tecno-spark-20/", "generated": "2026-08-10T16:39:19+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Dcode Bold 4 vs Tecno Spark 20", "answer": "The Dcode Bold 4 and the Tecno Spark 20 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Dcode Bold 4 leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 30,999 against PKR 34,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Dcode Bold 4", "slug": "dcode-bold-4", "brand": "Dcode", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/dcode/dcode-bold-4/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-4-2025-11_15_21-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 34999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-10T05:39:38+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 44.4, "camera": 82, "battery": 62.8, "display": 87, "memory": 37.5, "value": 90.7, "overall": 65.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)", "Dimensions": "166.3 × 77.8 × 8.6 mm", "Weight": "196 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP rating" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.67 in", "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits peak", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 (12 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP2", "Operating system": "Android 14" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB (+8 GB Extended RAM)", "Internal storage": "128 GB", "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1 TB)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP (macro)", "Selfie camera": "32 MP", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps / 1440p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "18W wired fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.0", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0" } } }, { "name": "Tecno Spark 20", "slug": "tecno-spark-20", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-09_31_10-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 30999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-09T04:37:58+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 33, "camera": 82, "battery": 62.8, "display": 87, "memory": 50, "value": 100, "overall": 65 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "December 2023", "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm", "Weight": "Not officially specified", "Water resistance": "IP53 dust and splash resistant" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.6 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz", "Protection": "Basic scratch-resistant glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G52 MP2", "Operating system": "Android 13 with HiOS 13.5" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1", "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide, PDAF 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF)", "Selfie camera": "32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash", "Video recording": "1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band", "Bluetooth": "v5.2", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 0.4, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 44.4, "tecno-spark-20": 33 }, "leader": "dcode-bold-4" }, { "category": "camera", "label": "Camera", "weight": 20, "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 82, "tecno-spark-20": 82 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 62.8, "tecno-spark-20": 62.8 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 87, "tecno-spark-20": 87 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 37.5, "tecno-spark-20": 50 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-20" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "dcode-bold-4": 90.7, "tecno-spark-20": 100 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-20" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Tecno Spark 20 costs PKR 4,000 less.", "Tecno Spark 20 ships with 128 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Dcode Bold 4 or Tecno Spark 20?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 and Tecno Spark 20 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Dcode Bold 4 and Tecno Spark 20 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 is listed at PKR 34,999 and Tecno Spark 20 at PKR 30,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 cheaper by PKR 4,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 4 or Tecno Spark 20?", "answer": "Dcode Bold 4 is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 4 runs the MediaTek Helio G91 (12 nm) while Tecno Spark 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)." } ], "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.", "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)." }